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Locks and Winter Weather

February 5, 2019 11:14 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

We’re right in the middle of the coldest time of the year. As locksmiths in Fairfax, VA, one of the most common issues we have to deal with during the winter months is people who have locks around their home that have frozen up during cold weather. This is a problem that can happen to locks both old and new. Sometimes the cold weather causes locks to start sticking. This problem can actually become worse if you try to lubricate them with WD-40. While WD-40 is a useful product to have on hand for most of the rest of the... View Article


Picking the Right Type of Safe for Your Home

January 22, 2019 11:46 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Safes are more common in homes than most people realize. Residential safes are used to protect things that are in some way important and valuable, but choosing one is not so simple. What is it you need to protect? Do you need a heavy, yet compact safe because space is a factor? Which worries you more: the possibility of the contents of your safe being destroyed in a fire, or the possibility of their being stolen? Before running out and purchasing just any safe, you should have an idea of what you are looking for—and who better to talk to... View Article


Consider These Five Commercial Storefront Security Ideas

January 8, 2019 11:45 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Saving money is at the top of many business owners’ to-do lists, but you should not have to choose between cost-efficiency, storefront appearance and effective security. To get what you want, you need to consider all three factors—invest in a secure and proper function storefront door. Make sure the deadbolt locks work and that the door is always in good condition. If you have concerns whether your business’s locks and doors are secure enough, hire a professional for an assessment. Here’s some helpful advice from a commercial locksmith in Fairfax, VA regarding business storefront security ideas. Perform regular maintenance Locks... View Article


What to Do When Your Key Won’t Turn the Ignition

December 25, 2018 2:43 am Published by Leave your thoughts

Picture this: you’re running late to an important meeting, you hop in your car and get ready to speed off to your destination. You put your key in the ignition and try to start your car, but your key won’t turn! What’s going on? Your car was working fine yesterday, and you haven’t had any other problems with it in the past. As with any sticky situation, your best bet is to call a professional for inspection and subsequent repair. However, calling an automotive locksmith in Fairfax, VA to make a new key isn’t always fast, and if you’re in... View Article


What to Do After You’ve Been Robbed

December 11, 2018 2:43 am Published by Leave your thoughts

It’s estimated that 1.03 million home invasions occur each year in the United States and, on average, about $2,000 worth of goods are lost during each burglary. Let’s hope your home doesn’t become one of those statistics in 2019. But if it is, here are a few things you need to know about recovering from a robbery, courtesy of your mobile locksmith in Fairfax, VA: Leave your house: Your first step after you’ve been robbed is to get out of your house! You never know if the robber is still inside and whether or not he has a weapon. Call... View Article